In recent years, the right-to-repair movement has gained significant traction, leading to the passing of laws in states like California, New York, and Minnesota that prioritize consumers’ ability to repair their own devices. While obtaining parts and manuals is a crucial aspect of this movement, having the necessary tools is equally important to successfully repair
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Google is gearing up to host its annual Google I/O developer conference, with a strong emphasis on artificial intelligence. The company has been vocal about its commitment to AI, showcasing new advancements in technology such as Gemini, a powerful model that aims to rival OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Additionally, Google has been actively testing new features for
Microsoft has been making plans for an Xbox mobile gaming store for quite some time now, and the company is finally gearing up to launch it in July. Xbox president Sarah Bond recently shared the launch date and outlined Microsoft’s strategy to navigate around Apple’s strict App Store rules. According to Bond, the initial focus
Microsoft is quietly testing a new and intriguing change to the Windows 11 Start menu that could introduce a floating panel full of “companion” widgets. This new feature was discovered by Windows watcher Albacore in the latest test versions of Windows 11 released by Microsoft. While not officially announced by Microsoft yet, the “Start menu
In a groundbreaking move, Walmart and Disney have announced a partnership that will revolutionize the world of advertising. Advertisers now have access to Walmart’s vast shopping data to target Disney’s streaming services, including Disney Plus and Hulu. This collaboration opens up new possibilities for marketers to reach their target audiences more effectively. Walmart Connect, the
Google DeepMind has recently unveiled AlphaFold 3, an advanced version of its AI model that is capable of predicting not only the structure of proteins but also the structure of “all life’s molecules”. This groundbreaking technology is set to revolutionize various fields such as medicine, agriculture, materials science, and drug development by enabling researchers to
Disney Plus and Hulu have achieved a significant milestone by posting a profit for the first time. In the recent earnings report released by Disney, it was revealed that both streaming services collectively made $47 million this past quarter. This marks a substantial turnaround from the $587 million loss reported at the same time last
A recent listing on Japanese Yahoo Auctions has caught the attention of video game enthusiasts and collectors worldwide. An apparent pre-production version of the Super Famicom, the Japanese counterpart of the Super Nintendo (SNES), has surfaced. This prototype bears striking differences from the console that Nintendo eventually released in 1990, including a headphone jack and
Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft is set to embark on its maiden crewed flight, marking a pivotal moment in the realm of space exploration. After facing numerous delays and setbacks, the spacecraft is finally ready to carry astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS). This launch represents a major milestone for Boeing and NASA, showcasing their collaborative
Country singer Randy Travis, who suffered a stroke in 2013 that left him unable to speak or sing properly, has made a comeback with the release of a new song titled “Where That Came From.” In a surprising twist, the vocals on the track were not performed by Travis himself, but were instead created using